Where was Nicki Minaj when I was going through university?!?!

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All kidding aside, Nicki Minaj is doing something very cool for her fans: she’s offering to help pay their tuition!

It all started when Nicki tweeted about a contest to her followers, giving them the chance to join her at this year’s Billboard Music Awards (which take place on May 21st). A fan instead suggested that Nicki offer to pay their college/university fees.

Nicki agreed but said you needed to have straight A’s and being doing well in school.

 

https://twitter.com/cjbydesign/status/861073053312307200

 

This isn’t the first time that Nicki has publicly stressed the importance of education. She’s created her very own scholarship program for students and a few years ago, during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show she told YouTube sensations Sophia Grace and Rosie to stay in school, “Music is beautiful, but I want you to stay in school, OK? Put your books first and singing second.”

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhZDo9bSqx8&feature=youtu.be&t=2m30s

 

Here is an example of some of the responses Nicki has received from fans after her generous offer (via Sung Min Kim, Twitter).

 

https://twitter.com/sung_minkim/status/861096543578869760

 

Tweets via Billboard.

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